What Best Things to Do are there in Kunming?

These are all Best Things to Do in Kunming:Stone Forest Scenic Area, Dianchi Lake, Yunnan Nationalities Village, Yunnan Wild Animals Park, Kunming Xishan Scenic Resort

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kunming?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kunming include:Stone Forest Scenic Area:4.7, Dianchi Lake:4.7, Yunnan Nationalities Village:4.3, Yunnan Wild Animals Park:4.7, Kunming Xishan Scenic Resort:4.5

At what locations in Kunming can Best Things to Do in Kunming be found?

The Best Things to Do in Kunming are mainly located in:Stone Forest Scenic Area:Shilin, Dianchi Lake:Kunming, Yunnan Nationalities Village:Kunming, Yunnan Wild Animals Park:Kunming, Kunming Xishan Scenic Resort:Kunming

2025's best things to do in Kunming – top attractions, must-see spots, and guest favorites

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Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.7/5
󰺂8.8
144.31
Shilin
66.8 km from downtown
Stunning Late Fall and Early Winter Views at Stone Forest Scenic Area | Dec 2025-Jan 2026
Featured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
󱨜See the bizarre karst peaks
󰀆Ashima rock: unique & captivating
󱨠Saved by 1621 users󱨠8092 positive reviews
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Dianchi Lake
4.7/5
󰺂8.5
Kunming
23.8 km from downtown
At dusk, the light and shadows on Dianchi Lake are as poetic as a painting, with the afterglow dyeing the distant mountains and water the same color as the sky.
Featured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
󰀆Surrounded by mountains & Daguan Tower
󰋄Majestic plateau freshwater lake
󱨠Saved by 1188 users󱨠4573 positive reviews
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Yunnan Nationalities Village
4.3/5
󰺂8.3
48.96
Kunming.Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World
9 km from downtown
Sweetgum Trees at Yunnan Nationalities Village Change Color, Bringing Fall and Winter Romance | Dec 2025-Dec 2025
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
12 villages & 26 cultures
󰀆Experience lively folk shows & festivals
󱨠Saved by 859 users󱨠6222 positive reviews
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Yunnan Wild Animals Park
4.7/5
󰺂8.1
51.54
Kunming.Kunming Wild Animal Park/The Golden Temple scenic spot
10.4 km from downtown
Squirrel Monkey Happy Planet Exhibit Upgrade
Featured in 2026 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
Highlights:
󰀆Elephant shows & red panda meetups
󰌌Feed & interact with red pandas
󱨠Saved by 269 users󱨠4054 positive reviews
5
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Kunming Xishan Scenic Resort
4.5/5
󰺂7.8
91.74
Kunming.Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World
11.3 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊50-foot natural stone gateway
Cable car ride overlooking temples
󱨠Saved by 693 users󱨠1628 positive reviews
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Yunnan Provincial Museum
4.6/5
󰺂7.5
Kunming.Guandu Ancient Town
10.3 km from downtown
Featured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
Highlights:
󱓊Near Kunming Zoo & Green Lake
Diverse ethnic artifacts on display
󱨠Saved by 318 users󱨠853 positive reviews
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Old Street Kunming
4.7/5
󰺂7.4
Kunming.Nanping Pedestrian Street
731m from downtown
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Kunming
Highlights:
󰋄Panoramic view & charming old town
Local snacks & ethnic crafts gathered
󱨠Saved by 1311 users󱨠432 positive reviews
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Colorful Yunnan Paradise
4.7/5
󰺂7.3
108.23
Kunming.Colorful Yunnan Paradise
29.7 km from downtown
Featured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Ferris wheel view of park
󰀆Ferris wheel view of Dian Lake
󱨠Saved by 423 users󱨠3010 positive reviews
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Shangrila-Dynamic Yunnan
4.6/5
󰺂7.2
102.05
Kunming.First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University/Pan Jia Wan
950m from downtown
Featured in 2026 China 100 - Night Attractions
Highlights:
Yunnan's canyon terraces & rainforest
Spectacular light & sound visual feast
󱨠Saved by 404 users󱨠1160 positive reviews
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Jiuxiang Scenic Area
4.7/5
󰺂6.9
96.89
Yiliang
66.6 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Elevator ride & boat tour
Explore caves via 174ft elevator
󱨠Saved by 454 users󱨠1140 positive reviews